Eye infections might seem like a minor complaint, but in some cases they can cause blindness and even death
Severe keratitis can cause ulcers, damage to the eye and even blindness. The most common type is bacterial keratitis; however ...
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Five common eye infections and how to treat them
“People who wear soft contact lenses are most at risk from bacterial keratitis,” explains Dr Ionides. “Wearers who get a red and inflamed eye should seek immediate advice as these contact ...
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New Horizons in One of Ophthalmology's Challenges
The most frequent causes of microbial keratitis are bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic (acanthamoeba). Historically, fungal keratitis was thought to be a suppurative corneal lesion with one or ...
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Ophthalmic Medications in Pediatric Patients
Microbial keratitis is usually treated as it is for adults with more frequent dosing of broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents.
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Progress in Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Keratitiss ()
Wu, J.J. and Liang, G.H. (2025) Progress in Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Keratitiss. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 13, 138-146. doi: 10.4236/jbm.2025.133011 .